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Stronger regulations needed for loose tobacco – In the News
University of Otago public health researchers are calling on policy makers to develop stronger regulation of loose tobacco to curb […]
Continue readingAustralia AIDS free? – In the News
Australian officials made headlines this week when they announced that AIDS was no longer an epidemic in their country, but […]
Continue readingLifestyle factors drive global stroke cost – Expert reaction
Over 90 percent of the death and disability caused by stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors, finds a new […]
Continue readingSmoking on NZ television – In the news
New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]
Continue readingPlain packaging regulations revealed – In the news
Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]
Continue readingWHO backs Olympics despite Zika letter – Expert reaction
An open letter signed by almost 200 health researchers calls on the International Olympic Committee and World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Continue readingLow-carb, high fat diet advice questioned – Expert reaction
Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]
Continue readingWHO warns of Zika spreading to Europe – Expert reaction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that there is a “low to moderate” risk of of a Zika virus […]
Continue readingUPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News
The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]
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